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Hi Madnomad,
I did not get a good deal on my tickets, but I paid around $1,200 for economy on United. I am going the route of Boston-Chicago-Tokyo-Bangkok. I know for a fact I could have bought tickets for the same exact flights on United for around $900 on one of the 3rd party sites. I forget which one that was.
Reason why I am paying the higher rate and going with United is due to my height. Being 6'6" 205lbs has its advantages, but flying comfortably is not one of them. I purchased the economy plus access for $300 from United that gives me access to economy plus seating that is supposed to have a little extra leg room in front. Since paying $5K-6K for business class is out of the question I have stuck with United and to also build up miles with them. I had two trips to Shanghai earlier this year on United so I am getting my money's worth. Would love to shrink my body for these 12-14 hour flights.
Side note:
With my very limited flying experience I find United's economy plus seats to be pretty narrow. Thai airways, China Eastern, and Air China seats all seem wider. I find this to be ironic considering people from the US are more likely to be wide while people in China and Thailand are generally smaller.
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